
Ratings & Reviews for Minwax PolyShades Oil-based Aged Barrel Semi-transparent Satin Interior Stain ( Half-pint )
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What Customers Are Saying
The Minwax Polyshades product has received mixed reviews. Many customers found it easy to apply and liked the convenience of the combined stain and polyurethane. They reported good color results and a durable finish. However, some struggled to get an even application, experienced issues with the stain color, and found the product difficult to work with, especially on edges and corners. Careful preparation and application techniques are required to achieve the desired results.
Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.Great quality
Would RecommendQuality product,easy to apply
From PolyShades Oil-based Antique Walnut Semi-transparent Satin Interior Stain ( 1-quart ) Verified Purchaser
Great for tinted finish, but difficult to use
Would RecommendThis is the thinnest polyurethane finish I have ever used…almost like water. Impossible to not have runs when using, and impossible to have a smooth finish using a brush…no matter the quality of the brush. On the other hand, if you use a paint “pad” and are very meticulous with making full length wiping passes with the pad, you can get a finish that is pretty darn close to spraying. This finish also starts to “gel” very quickly after initial application, so you had better make sure you have a...
From PolyShades Oil-based Pecan Semi-transparent Satin Interior Stain ( 1-quart ) Verified Purchaser
Beautiful shade and went on like a dream.
Would RecommendBeautiful
From PolyShades Oil-based Bombay Mahogany Semi-transparent Satin Interior Stain ( Half-pint ) Verified Purchaser
very pleased
Finish product was better than expected
From PolyShades Oil-based Antique Walnut Semi-transparent Satin Interior Stain ( 1-quart ) Verified Purchaser
Great stain!
Would RecommendEasy to use and awesome coverage!
From PolyShades Oil-based Espresso Semi-transparent Satin Interior Stain ( Half-pint ) Verified Purchaser
Exactly what I was looking for
Would RecommendExactly what I was looking for
From PolyShades Oil-based Bombay Mahogany Semi-transparent Satin Interior Stain ( 1-quart ) Verified Purchaser
Works well.
Would RecommendRestoring old large solid wood bookshelf. Good color for pine.
From PolyShades Oil-based Pecan Semi-transparent Satin Interior Stain ( 1-quart ) Verified Purchaser
Time will tell
Would RecommendEasy to install
From PolyShades Oil-based Espresso Semi-transparent Satin Interior Stain ( 1-quart ) Verified Purchaser
STAY AWAY
Would Not RecommendThis stuff sucks. It’s gummy pretty much immediately after application. I couldn’t even finish one side of my desk, it dries too fast and makes everything gummy and uneven. I spent so long, so much sweat and energy, sanding and prepping my wood, and then this ruined it. I think I’m going to have to start all over. I’m tempted to just throw it away honestly. I’m so upset. I wish nobody sold me this
From PolyShades Oil-based Bombay Mahogany Semi-transparent Satin Interior Stain ( Half-pint )
Thank you for taking the time to review the Polyshades. We apologize you did not get the desired results when using this product for your project. Ap...

Do not buy
Would Not RecommendI sanded and stained a new floor, it was not the same color, it was lighter, when I got down to the last 1inch in the can it was solid I shock the can before I started, the second can was the same I sturd it up now the floor has different colors, I bought a third can had Lowe’s shack it up, for a even color, now it’s to dark, probably going to have it sanded and start over, not happy
From PolyShades Oil-based Antique Walnut Semi-transparent Satin Interior Stain ( 1-quart )
Thank you for taking the time to review the Polyshades. Unfortunately we do not recommend the Polyshades for a floor application. The product will ...

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